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How to get fromChicago to Indioby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Indio by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    6h 35m
    $202–745

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 15m
    $238–464

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    45h 1m
    $215–537

  4. Drive 1,944.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indiocar car 1,944.2 mi
    33h 44m
    $355–513

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MDW - PSP
    6h 16m
    $262–995

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 32m
    $260–1,017

  7. Train, bus via Yuma

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    2d 18h
    $219–600

Chicago to Indio by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration43h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indio Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 15m.

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